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To: mamelukesabre
I wonder who they credit with his kill? It seems to me they never really proved one way or another who’s bullet was responsible for killing the red barron.

While it is still disputed to this day, as far as I know, Roy Brown got, and still has, the credit for Von Richtofen...

the infowarrior

22 posted on 04/01/2008 3:59:19 PM PDT by infowarrior
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To: infowarrior

I saw a show on The Military Channel that indicated that Richtoffen was brought down by .303 rounds from British soldiers on the ground.


28 posted on 04/01/2008 4:11:43 PM PDT by LSUfan
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To: infowarrior

Saw a show on the Military History Channel that made a pretty convincing argument he was actually killed by some of the ground troops, specifically named and positioned.


55 posted on 04/01/2008 7:28:22 PM PDT by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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To: infowarrior

Looking at all the facts, I think the Aussie infantry firing at the plane got him.


102 posted on 04/02/2008 2:09:57 PM PDT by U S Army EOD (Say Cheese.)
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